Despite a 75% decline in youth incarceration since 2000, racial and ethnic disparities remain in the arrests, sentencing and ...

A Maryland state senator is responding to criticism over a report that calls for an end to the state’s practice of ...

A new report reveals over 50,000 children in conflict with the law are awaiting justice, with over 55% of cases pending ...

On Tuesday, the House Criminal Justice Subcommittee approved HB 133 on an 11–5 party-line vote, with Republicans in favor and ...

A looming staffing shortage in King County's detention facilities could deepen as 38 corrections officers might lose their ...

Some 1,040 youth were enrolled in Passages Academy, the education program for students charged or found responsible for a ...

A lack of clarity regarding the status of a settlement between L.A. County's education department and the state, plus a ...

The new law essentially allows officers the option of connecting juveniles with social services and resources, rather than ...

Xavier L’ Hoiry (2024) explored the impact of judicial youth and empathy, studying a group of 23 young magistrates (under 40 ...

While overall crime in Oregon is decreasing, extreme violence amongst youth is trending in the wrong direction.

Fair and effective justice systems are essential to a thriving democracy. The National Academies explore issues in law enforcement, criminal justice reform, and civil rights. Discover research that ...